Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $56,100 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.97
10th percentile $40,990
90th percentile $87,240
Employed locally 120
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,990
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $56,100
    75th
    $81,130
    90th
    $87,240

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 36% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,750
    Delaware $80,290
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    North Dakota $76,720
    Minnesota $76,490
    Duluth, MN-WI $74,180

    Nearby metros — Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,830
    Lancaster, PA $62,540
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $62,140
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $61,800
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,650
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $59,720

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $40,810
    Recreation Workers $54,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,360
    Childcare Workers $43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in San Jose, CA is $26.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.99 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salaries?

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in San Jose, CA is 12.7% above the national median of $49,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in San Jose?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $40,990 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.